DaRiv18 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Slow bar at Sweet Science takes pourovers to a whole 'nother level here in DC. Amazing experience. They strip their water to 0 TDS, and then add back in certain minerals to optimize the extraction of a bean's fruit or other defining characteristics. I enjoyed an Ethiopian roasted by Five Elephant, prepared in a Chemex. At the bar, the barista served it to me in probably 2 oz pours in a wide and shallow ceramic cup. Although she had brewed it at 206 degrees, it was served around 135, and the flavors just popped. Destination coffee spot. Don't be in a hurry there, definitely order from the slow bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracisk Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 I was just there 90 minutes ago. I'd never heard of it before yesterday. Funny you posted about it today. Unfortunately I was in a hurry and just got the house drip. It tasted fine but was lukewarm. I'm really not a coffee connoisseur, but I enjoyed the space and the service. Also, it smelled REALLY good in there (like cinnamon buns), but I didn't eat anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRiv18 Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Stopped by again Sunday mid-morning, ordered from the slow bar. Since there was already two orders ahead of me, I was quoted a 20 minute wait. 35 minutes later, I had my order! A El Salvador roast, again from Five Elephant. A perfect extraction, this place is great (but bring a book). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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